Fredericksville, Pennsylvania
| Fredericksville, Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Fredericksville | |
| Coordinates: 40°27′11″N 75°41′21″W / 40.45306°N 75.68917°WCoordinates: 40°27′11″N 75°41′21″W / 40.45306°N 75.68917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| Township | Rockland |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1203626[1] |
Fredericksville is an unincorporated community in Rockland Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. Fredericksville is located at the intersection of Fredericksville Road and Five Points Road.[2]
History
A post office called Fredericksville was established in 1853, and remained in operation until 1911.[3] The community was named for David Frederick, the owner of a local tavern.[4]
References
- ↑ "Fredericksville". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ Berks County, Pennsylvania Highway Map (PDF) (Map). PennDOT. 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Berks County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ↑ Moser, Nick (May 5, 1956). "District Township". Reading Eagle. p. 44. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
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